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Santiago Electric, Inc.
4.9(
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Serving French Camp, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2021

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Hector came by and gave me a quote. Explained what I needed done to setup my level 2 EV Charger from Electrify America. They came out, showed up early. Got everything done on a timely manner, Even hardwired the station, instead of installing an outlet. Hook up my Car before they left and everything is charging and working great. Great business, Great employees."
Response time5 hrs
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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FOX ELECTRIC
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Serving French Camp, CA and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

"Toby was friendly and on time. He installed a patio light and light bulbs in fixtures that are in challenging places. I would recommend and hire him again."
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Mr. Electric of Elk Grove
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Serving French Camp, CA and surrounding areas

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Mr. Electric® is a proud part of Neighborly®, the home of exceptional service. We provide expert electrical service, so your home is safe, efficient, and convenient. All of our locally-owned and operated locations have earned the trust of the communities they live in and serve because that's just the Neighborly thing to do. With up-from pricing and top quality workmanship, we're committed to a job well done that is supported by the Neighborly Done Right Promise™ - if it's not done right, we promise to make it right.

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Bay Area Construction Projects LLC
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Serving French Camp, CA and surrounding areas

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Emergency services offered

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"Great customer service. Started job quickly. No short cuts doing a quality repair of window flashing install under wood paneling directly above window and making new paneling and installed. We hope to use him again. Highly recommend!"
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Generator Install questions, answered by experts

No, you should never plug a generator directly into a wall outlet in your house. This practice is extremely dangerous, often illegal, and can cause "back-feeding," where power from the generator flows back into utility lines, creating a life-threatening hazard for utility workers. It can also damage your home's electrical system, including appliances like pumps and HVAC fans. If the main power is restored while the generator is connected, it can destroy the generator and cause an electrical fire. To safely connect a generator, you must use a professionally installed transfer switch or an interlocking kit, which prevents back-feeding by disconnecting your home from the utility grid before the generator provides power.

Yes, installing a generator usually increases your property value because buyers are getting the added peace of mind knowing they’ll be able to maintain power through blackouts. In most cases, you should see close to a 100% return on investment (ROI). Keep in mind that home generators usually need a permanent foundation, and installing a concrete slab will likely raise your property taxes slightly.

If you have a transfer switch properly installed, the generator and main electrical power cannot feed the system at the same time. However, you should still shut off the power at your main circuit breaker panel before activating the generator. If you do that, you’ll simply need to shut off the generator and reset your circuit breaker once the local power comes back on.

Sizing a generator is a careful process that requires calculating the electrical load of your entire house. You have to take into account every device you want to use and their wattage requirements, plus the wattage needed to start them, and look for a generator that can safely run all that at around 80% capacity.

In more practical terms, a small home can run on a 10,000-watt generator (and if you only want to power a few key appliances, much less than that). A mid-sized home may need something between 15,000 and 22,000 watts. Larger homes require 25,000 watts or more. 

While standby generators provide essential backup power, they can fail when you need them most due to lack of maintenance, fuel supply issues, dead batteries, electrical problems, or improper installation. To avoid costly failures, professional installation and regular maintenance are crucial. Licensed technicians ensure safety, uphold warranty requirements, comply with regulations, and provide expert servicing.

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